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High School Students and Counselors Are Burned Out
Frustrations have not disappeared at schools that are open but changed by the pandemic.
To Reduce Inequality on College Campuses, Invest in Relationships
Proactive student support and mentorship culture is undervalued in academia, writes Becca Spindel Bassett, who studies inequity in higher ed.
Academic Supports for Black Community College Students
The California state Legislature approved $5 million in additional funding for the Los Angeles Community College District to sustain programs that promote academic success for African American students at California community colleges, according to an announcement from the college district.
Fall Enrollment Drops Bring Fresh Worries
Enrollment rates at community colleges continue to plummet across the country as administrators seek solutions to stanch the outward flow of students.
How Students Are Navigating Changes in Career Plans
As the pandemic has forced students to make shifts in their career decisions, career centers can help equip them to adapt, writes Austin Wechter.
NCAA Task Force Recommends Ending SAT/ACT Requirement
An NCAA task force has recommended that standardized test scores no longer be required of high school applicants intending to play a Division I or Division II sport in college, the NCAA announced Friday.
A ‘Loud and Clear’ Call to Invest in Black Men
College and university leaders are taking steps to counter the sharp decline in enrollment among Black men during the pandemic.
‘Connecting College and Careers’: An Inside Higher Ed Report
A new report from Inside Higher Ed, “Connecting College and Careers,” aims to shed light on some of the most promising experiments to give graduates a boost as they seek well-paying jobs, particularly students who are women or people of color.
Expanding Local Community College Transfer Pathways
In a recently published brief, Inside Higher Ed explores the supply of qualified community college students located locally, students they call “transfer-ready.” Specifically, the report focuses on private institutions with graduation rates consistently above 70 percent, as those are the institutions where the disparities in community college transfer enrollment are most pronounced.